Does food affect the absorption of dienogest in Qlaira?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Food taken with Qlaira has no clinically relevant effect on the rate or extent of dienogest absorption.

QlairaBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 13Document updated 8 October 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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dienogest + estradiol valerate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Food taken with Qlaira has no clinically relevant effect on the rate or extent of dienogest absorption.

QlairaBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 13Document updated 8 October 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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